Best Lauren Engler Podcasts (2024)

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Oral Restrictions Explained by a Lactation Counselor 1:03:08

22h ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Many of us have heard of tongue ties and lip ties, but without personal experience with those oral restrictions, it can be hard to really understand. It's important, however, for new and expecting parents to understand what oral restrictions are, as well as the signs and symptoms a baby might have those restrictions, so they can be the best advocat…

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Signs of Our Baby's Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and High Palate 17:55

8d ago17:55

17:55

This episode recounts the early days and weeks of my daughter's life as we saw signs and symptoms of her having a tongue and lip tie. Little did we know, she also had a high palate, and all of it was connected. I am sharing those signs that pointed to her oral restrictions, as well as the care team we surrounded ourselves with to get the frenectomy…

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What is an Adult Sleep Coach? 22:12

15d ago22:12

22:12

If you're listening to this, you've very likely heard of pediatric sleep coaching, but you might not know that adult sleep coaching exists, too. We're excited to announce that there is now officially an adult sleep coach, Kathryn Weber, on the Via Graces team! In this episode, Kathryn shares her own journey with insomnia and how she finally got to …

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Popular Baby Sleep Products I Don't Recommend 14:52

24d ago14:52

14:52

There's no such thing as a "perfect product" to solve all of your baby's sleep challenges. Yes, certain types of products certainly help (i.e. blackout shades and sound machines!), but there's not a "best" or "only." There are, however, some popular baby sleep products that we do not recommend. Those include: DockATots (and Snuggle Mes!) Crib Bumpe…

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How We Handled Naps and Bedtime at Disney World 21:09

1M ago21:09

21:09

We took our girls to Disney this last winter, for my daughter's Make-a-Wish trip, and it was magical! And also exhausting. In this episode, I share how we balanced making amazing memories at Disney, while also still keeping sleep in mind. I talk about how we balanced naps on the go with an early bedtime, and the overall mindset we had toward sleep …

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Travel Tips to Help Babies, Toddlers, & Young Kids Sleep While Away 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

Traveling with our kids is such a gift, and it can also be overwhelming. And thinking about how our babies, toddlers, and young kids are going to sleep while we're traveling certainly contributes to the overwhelm! So in this episode, we're sharing our top tips for traveling with kids, so everyone can continue to get the best sleep possible. FAVORIT…

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Toddler Clocks: When and How to Use One with Your Child 16:57

2M ago16:57

16:57

Toddler clocks are one of my favorite tools when it comes to establishing consistent boundaries with our toddlers and young kids around sleep. Toddler clocks are also helpful in fostering independence around sleep (specifically around morning time!) with our young kids. In this episode, we'll cover what a toddler clock is, why they are so helpful, …

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Dream Feeding: Will it Actually Help Your Baby Sleep? 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

What is dream feeding and does it actually help babies sleep longer stretches overnight? In this episode, we're chatting about: What a dream feed is If dream feeding helps babies sleep longer Why we don't recommend dream feeding And so much more! For more help with your newborn's daily routines, including feeding and sleep, snag our newborn freebie…

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Toddler Sleep Regressions and How to Get Through Them 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

Sleep regressions, in general, are no fun, and toddler sleep regressions are no exception. They are frustrating and can be hard! So in this episode, we are talking about: What a sleep regression is If all toddlers go through sleep regressions The 18 month sleep regression and 24 month sleep regression The “why” behind toddler sleep regressions What…

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Baby Sleep Regressions: When They Happen & How to Get Through Them 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

Sleep regressions are real and so frustrating. While the four-month sleep regression is the most popular, there are other sleep regressions your baby might experience. In this episode, we are talking about the 6-month regression, the 9-month regression, and the 12-month regression. You will learn: What a sleep regression is When and why sleep regre…

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How to Survive the Four Month Sleep Regression 14:43

2M ago14:43

14:43

The four-month sleep regression can be really hard. Your baby might have been a great newborn sleeper and now all of a sudden, the four-month regression hits, and sleep is not happening. Or maybe your baby was already struggling with sleep, and the four-month sleep regression made it that much worse, and you're exhausted. The tough news is, the fou…

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A Case Study: Night Weaning a One-Year-Old 20:59

3M ago20:59

20:59

In last week's episode, I interviewed my friend, Sterling, and we talked about why her one-year-old might still be waking in the night to nurse. We also talked about what night-weaning methods she could use to finally get her baby to sleep through the night! On this week's episode, Sterling is back and tells us about what night weaning method she a…

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How to Wean a Baby from Nighttime Feedings 43:06

3M ago43:06

43:06

A friend reached out to me several weeks ago saying that her almost one-year-old was still waking up at night to nurse and she was ready to night wean. Weaning a baby from overnight feeds, however, is not just a one-step process, and I wanted to make sure I had all of the information I needed to give her the best advice possible. I then asked her i…

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How One-on-One Time Can Help With Sleep 16:13

3M ago16:13

16:13

Bedtime battles are unfortunately common for so many families. Toddlers and young kids want to keep playing, or they want mom to sleep with them, or dad to hold their hand while they doze. While the "answer" to sleep is not always easy, in this episode we're talking about one key piece to a calm and successful bedtime - ONE-ON-ONE TIME! We will be …

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The Story of Our Miscarriage 56:02

3M ago56:02

56:02

We found out we were pregnant with baby number four this fall and were excited to tell our families over the holidays. However, just a few days before Christmas, we went in for an ultrasound and discovered that our baby had stopped growing at about 6.5 weeks. We were going to miscarry this tiny baby. I quickly realized how little I knew about misca…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Your Child's Room 21:28

4M ago21:28

21:28

Blackout curtains are one of my biggest pet peeves as a sleep consultant because there are SO many products out there that say "99.9% blackout," but it's just not the case! And having total darkness is going to help your little one get the best sleep possible. In this episode, I'll be sharing: Why we recommend a pitch-black sleeping environment Com…

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How to Talk to Grandparents About Sleep Training 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

Listen in as Lauren interviews DeeDee Moore of More Than Grand, as they talk about how to have conversations about sleep training with grandparents. Some questions we answer include: What did sleep look like when our parents had young kids? What advice do you have when grandparents disagree with a family's approach to sleep? What if the grandparent…

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Spring Forward: How to Ajdust Your Child's Schedule for Daylight Saving Time 9:20

4M ago9:20

9:20

It's almost time to "spring forward", and it makes parents everywhere cringe. Daylight saving time is confusing and feels so unnecessary! But it's happening. In this episode, we walk through how to adjust your little one's schedule so you make it through daylight saving time without losing too much sleep! To see the schedule samples we walked throu…

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Quiet Time and How to Set it Up 21:27

4M ago21:27

21:27

When your toddler/preschooler drops their last nap, it can be scary to think about what happens next. Now what, they're just awake all day? No midday rest or reset?? As a mom and sleep consultant, I am a big fan of replacing that old afternoon nap time with a regular quiet time! So in this episode, we are diving into everything you need to know abo…

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Dropping the Last Nap: When and How to Do It 15:34

5M ago15:34

15:34

The thought of our kids not napping anymore is overwhelming! And it can be tough to figure out when toddlers and preschoolers are truly ready to drop that final nap. So in this episode, we are covering all of the details about the transition from one nap to zero, including: When most kids are ready to drop the last nap Signs it's time to transition…

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Transitioning to One Nap: When and How to Transition Your Baby/Toddler 17:57

5M ago17:57

17:57

Figuring out when to transition your baby/toddler from two naps to one can be a challenge, let alone figuring out how to go about the transition. In this nap transition can certainly feel tough! So in this episode, we will walk through: What age most babies/toddlers transition from two naps to one Signs they are ready to transition to one nap The b…

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Transitioning to Two Naps and a Clock-Based Schedule 14:42

5M ago14:42

14:42

The transition from three naps to two naps is an exciting one - it's finally time to transition to a set, clock-based schedule! But it can be tough to know when it's time to transition to two naps. So in this episode, we will walk through: What age babies are usually ready to transition to two naps Signs your baby is ready to transition to two naps…

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Four Naps to Three: When and How to Transition Your Baby 10:50

5M ago10:50

10:50

For some babies, the transition from four naps to three naps is very smooth and just kind of happens. For other families, they struggle to know when to transition and how to transition to three naps, so in this episode, we dig into all of it, including: What age babies are usually ready to transition to three naps Signs babies are ready to transiti…

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Will the Wonder Weeks App Help Your Baby Sleep? 18:36

5M ago18:36

18:36

The Wonder Weeks app (and book) helps parents understand the developmental leaps their babies and young toddlers are going through. It can be helpful to better understand why your baby is all of a sudden fussier and what developmental milestones they're likely going through. In this podcast, Lauren and Maura talk more about the Wonder Weeks app and…

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The Most Practical Parenting Tips I've Ever Heard, for Babies and Toddlers 12:38

6M ago12:38

12:38

Parenting is such a beautiful gift, AND it can be hard. I'm so thankful for the village I've had walking alongside me these last 6 years, and I want to pass on the most practical parenting tips I've ever heard, specifically for babies and toddlers. They include: Saying yes as often as possible Teaching your baby "No eat" and "No touch" Regularly pr…

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The Four Most Common Sleep Training Methods 13:06

6M ago13:06

13:06

Sleep training is a process, and there are different methods you can use to carry out this process. So in this episode, I'm walking you through what I did NOT know when I had my oldest - there are FOUR different sleep training methods you can choose from when sleep training your baby, toddler, or young child. It's not just the cry-it-out method (al…

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Our Story of Sleepless Nights to Nights Full of Sleep 12:30

6M ago12:30

12:30

I'm peeling back the curtains on our own sleep story with our oldest daughter, Olivia. I share what her sleep looked like as a newborn (it was actually pretty great!), and how it all went downhill when she turned four months old. I share our "rock bottom," but how we kept "pushing through" until she was 10 months old. And I share how we finally got…

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The Best Bedtime Routines for Babies, Toddlers, and Young Kids 14:20

6M ago14:20

14:20

Your little one's bedtime routine is one of the most important times of their day! We will talk through the best bedtime routines for newborns, babies, toddlers, and young kids. We will also talk about when to start establishing a bedtime routine, how long the routine should be, the exact steps and what order we recommend in a bedtime routine, if a…

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Baby and Toddler Sleep Tips Over the Holidays 13:32

7M ago13:32

13:32

Holiday times with newborns, babies, toddlers, and older kids can be both magical and really overwhelming. We often come away with the sweetest memories, but maybe not the best sleep. This holiday season we want you to feel prepared to help your little one still sleep well, whether you're staying home or traveling to visit family, and no matter how…

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How to Use the "Bedtime Reset" Strategy on Off Nights 11:58

7M ago11:58

11:58

Our kids are real human beings, not robots; they will have off nights. And on those off nights, we, as sleep consultants, want you to feel prepared to know what to do! In this episode, we're talking through one tool for your sleep tool kit: the "bedtime reset." Learn about how Lauren used this with her baby recently when she was having a really har…

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When to Wake Up Your Sleeping Baby or Toddler 10:19

7M ago10:19

10:19

You've probably heard the advice, "Never wake a sleeping baby," but it's just not true! There are absolutely times when it's necessary to wake up your sleeping baby or toddler, so in this episode, I'm going to walk you through four reasons you should wake up your little one. I will be talking a lot about sleep schedules in this episode, so if that'…

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Sleep Training Baby James - The Family's Story 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

Every family's sleep journey is going to look different, because their unique child's needs and family's needs are different. That's why we love working one-on-one with families here at Via Graces! In this episode, we are talking to Maura Stitt, mama to little James and another sleep consultant on the Via Graces team. You will learn what James' sle…

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When Pacifiers Help Babies Sleep and When They Don't 13:57

7M ago13:57

13:57

Pacifiers are a hot topic when it comes to babies and toddlers, especially when it comes to their sleep. And as sleep consultants, we've seen it all! So we're going to dive right in on this one. In this episode, we'll discuss: When we suggest parents use pacifiers for sleep When we suggest parents take the pacifier away from sleep How pacifiers can…

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Welcome to All it Takes is a Plan! 7:38

7M ago7:38

7:38

Hey there, I'm Lauren Engler - wife, mama, and pediatric sleep consultant with Via Graces, and I'm so glad you've found this podcast! When it comes to baby and toddler sleep, and most things in parenting, I have found that all it takes is a plan, AND a whole lot of grace. So that's what this podcast is all about! All it Takes is a Plan will primari…

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Episode 23: all about depression and ketamine assisted therapy with Autumn Starks LCSW 1:03:46

8M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

In this episode, we interview Autumn Starks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Starks Therapy Group in Oak Park. Autumn has been practicing psychotherapy for 15 years and her focus is on treating individuals with trauma, mood disorders, survivors of religious trauma and the treatment of other psychotherapists. She uses Internal F…

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Episode 22: all about sleep with CC Burke LCSW 1:06:19

8M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

In this episode, we interview CC Burke, a Chicago based licensed clinical social worker who is also the Director of Adolescent Services at DASC, the Depression and Anxiety Speciality Clinic of Chicago. CC graduated with her BS from the University of Illinois and then received her MA in social service administration from the University of Chicago.He…

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Episode 21: all about BFRBs and OCD with Dr Lisa Conway 1:11:22

1y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode, we interview Dr Lisa Conway, a Chicago based clinical psychologist with a private practice called Exposure Therapy Chicago. Dr Conway graduated with her PhD from the University of Wyoming in 2010 and then completed a two-year NIMH postdoctoral fellowship in Traumatic Stress at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Cente…

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Episode 20: all about OCD and sports performance anxiety with Sarah Farris LCPC 1:09:34

1y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

In this episode, we interview Sarah Farris, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Sarah has a private practice in Illinois and is also licensed to practice in Wisconsin. Sarah works with adults seeking individual therapy and uses evidence-based practices in her work. Her specialities include anxiety, OCD, sports performance anxiety and Cognitiv…

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Episode 19: all about marginalized communities and EMDR with Dr Autumn Cabell Ph.D. 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

In this episode, we interview Dr Autumn Cabell, Assistant Professor in Counseling at DePaul University. Dr. Cabell also has a private practice and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has expertise in racial, generational and complex…

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Episode 18 all about PHP and IOP with Compass Health Center Adolescent Director Adam Honecker LCSW 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

In this episode, we interview Adam Honecker LCSW, Director of Adolescent Programs at Compass Health Center in Chicago. Adam helps to oversee the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at the Chicago location for Compass and these programs focus in treating adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders. Treatment …

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Episode 17 all about anxiety and depression in kids with Rachel Spizzirri LPC & Lauren Solarz LCSW 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

In this episode, we interview Rachel Spizzirri LPC & Lauren Solarz LCSW, two Illinois based therapists. Rachel has had extensive experience working with children and adolescents in PHP and IOP programs and currently works in a group practice where her clinical area of focus include eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, depression, academic stress, kids o…

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Episode 16: all about gray area drinking and postpartum depression with Kelley Kitley LCSW 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

53:27

In this episode, we interview Kelley Kitley, an Illinois based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field for over 20 years and owns her own private practice, Serendipitous Psychotherapy. Kelley is a sought after speaker and media expert, author and producer. She wrote and self-published an award winning, Amazon best selling …

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Episode 15: all about therapy with the LGTBQ+ community, anxiety and OCD with Grace Dickman LCSW 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

In this episode, we interview Grace Dickman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a private practice, Real Therapy, in Brooklyn, NY. Grace has over 10 years of nonprofit experience working in schools in the south and west sides of Chicago and transitioned to working in private practice in 2017. She holds a MSW from the University of Chicago an…

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Episode 14: all about couples therapy with Kate Engler LMFT 1:59:21

2y ago1:59:21

1:59:21

In this episode, we interview Kate Engler, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has a private practice in Skokie, Illinois. Kate has been featured in publications including Fatherly.com, Bustle, Rewire, Insider and The Toronto Sun. Currently, she is working on her book dealing with Gen X relationships. We ask her hard hitting questions (lik…

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Episode 13: all about procrastination with Dr. Linda Sapadin 1:08:25

2y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

In this episode, we interview Dr. Linda Sapadin, a licensed clinical psychologist who has a private practice in Long Island, New York, has been featured in publications including The NY Times, Washington Post and on tv programs such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. Dr. Sapadin’s books focus on the area of procrastination across the lifes…

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Episode 12: all about anxiety with Dr. David Carbonell 1:15:25

2+ y ago1:15:25

1:15:25

In this episode, we interview Dr. Dave Carbonell, a licensed clinical psychologist who has a private practice in Illinois, is the author of four books and has a popular self help website, www.anxietycoach.com. Dr. Carbonell has spent his career studying and working on the topic of anxiety disorders and had taught workshops on the treatment of anxie…

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Episode 11: sex therapy with Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CST, CADC 1:14:19

2+ y ago1:14:19

1:14:19

In this episode, we interview Asya Brodsky, a licensed clinical social worker and Certified Sex Therapist (and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) who has a private practice in Illinois. Asya has spent her career studying and working with the LGBTQIA+ community, veteran sexual health, sexuality and sexual trauma. She has provided presentations, t…

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Episode 10: suicide risks and prevention with Sheri Richardt, LCSW 56:16

2+ y ago56:16

56:16

In this episode, we interview Sheri Richardt, a licensed clinical social worker who has private practices in Illinois and Tennessee and is also a Manager at a National Telehealth initiative. Sheri has over twenty years of experience working with the public in emergency room settings and frequently provides presentations and trainings regarding suic…

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Bye to 2021- co-hosts Jennifer and Jessica review the podcast highlights of this year 12:05

2+ y ago12:05

12:05

In this bonus mini episode, the EYWTKAT podcast co-hosts Jennifer and Jessica discuss the debut of the podcast, highlights from this past year and maybe drop hints of what is to come in 2022. It’s a don’t miss episode and a thank you for all the amazing subscribers and listeners who have enjoyed listening to this mental health podcast.…

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Episode 9: Therapeutic day school, diagnostic testing and tips for stress with Dr. Christina Bailey 1:04:40

2+ y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

In this episode, we interview Dr. Bailey, a licensed clinical psychologist working in Illinois at a therapeutic day school and group practice. Dr. Bailey supervises psychology students in the assessment rotation at the facility she works at as well as conducts diagnostic testing for children and adolescents. We ask her hard hitting questions (like …

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